I logged on today and noticed it’d been nearly a month since I’ve posted. I would’ve guessed it’d only been two weeks, and such is the struggle I have with keeping up here on Simple Modern Life.
The truth is, by hosting this space, I want you to think I’m really awesome. You may get the impression that I twirl around the kitchen in my apron simultaneously whipping up a batch of salted caramel brownies from scratch while preparing my two angelic children completely nutritious and well-rounded meals, served on color-coordinated plates. In the evenings, you may surmise that I put them to bed at a totally reasonable hour in time for me to sew a skirt for my daughter and a toy for my son, and finish that in time to wrap up everything on my work to-do list before lovingly talking to then drifting off to sleep beside my handsome husband.
In reality, I make things totally from scratch a couple times a week, I feed my children peanut butter sandwiches and Chick-Fil-A, there are dishes piled in the sink, I craft when I have the time (rarely!) I work when I have deadlines looming (always!) and sometimes Evan and I go days without having a meaningful conversation. He is still handsome, though.
This blog represents what my life would look like if I had no responsibilities or obligations. My lack of posts represents that – while I’m happy with my life – it is full of responsibilities and obligations that, ahem, get in the way of my hobbies.
I’m not a professional blogger. I do this for fun, as a way to connect with people and share what little itty bit of knowledge I may have regarding food or crafts or books or life. However, I know it can be frustrating to check a site and never see it updated. So I have a question – would it be better for me to close shop? Let myself totally off the hook? Or should I just post when I can, however (in)frequently I can and let myself be ok with that? Do you care if I only post once or twice a month or have you stopped reading altogether?
Please note, I don’t at ALL mean this post as a cry for sympathy or compliments – I am truly just curious and trying to decide what to do with myself when I beat myself up over not posting more frequently.
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You finally updated. ‘Bout time don’t ya think? I’M KIDDING! I do truly love reading everything you write, but I’ll understand if you close shop. *sniff sniff* And just so you know, you are really awesome…even if you do have dishes piled in your sink.
Kelli, you are an awesome young woman. I know you have limited time and this may be one more thing you think you have to do, but what ever you decide will be fine with me.
I have to confess, though, that I do check often to see if you have written anything. Your posts/blog are always a joy to read. And, although I have known you all your life, I have learned even more about you which has been enlightening and a blessing!! Love you more than you will know.
I check your Web site everyday. I also check to see if you have posted new pictures of your kids. And while I am admitting it, I check your professional blog and site too. (I sound like a stalker.) Anyway, when there is something new, it’s a pleasant surprise. I vote for keep writing when you can.
My vote is blog what you can, when you can and don’t beat yourself up if it is few and far between posts. We, who love you, hang on every word, every picture, every book review and recipe! So keep it coming when you can and don’t sweat the times you can’t! I love you!! I am sooo thankful for you and the fact that you are an incredible wife, mother, daughter-in-law and friend!!
Kelli, I check at least twice a week and love your thoughts, ideas, critiques, recipes, crafts. I know you are busy and totally understand when there are no posts, but still look for them. Post when you can is my vote. You are awesome!!
I will be so very sad if you close up the blog, but as you may have noticed by my own lack of blogging lately, I understand putting it on the back burner.
Post when you can lady. Do what you want, and we will read about it when you get a chance to share.
My dear, sweet, beautiful, honest, and sincere Cousin. You are an angel and such an inspiration. You have a such a gift and I consider it a privilege and special treat to read your blog and I have learned so much about you that I otherwise would not have been able to do considering we live 6 hours apart. I am grateful for what you share as often as that may be. I’m not on Facebook or Twitter so your blog helps me stay connected to you, your mom, Allyn Sue, Ginger, and your Granny and so much of what you write often reminds me that we are cut from the same cloth. Please continue with your lovely site and blogging but don’t for a single minute worry about how long the intervals may be. We will be here with open arms and hearts anytime you want to share. In the meantime, know that we all love you very much and if you should choose to close shop, we (me) will completely understand.
I concur with Allyn and Karen and Jill. I have learned so much about my beautiful niece that I might never have known. I vote to blog what you can when you can and don’t sweat the time in between. You have to live a life to have something to write about, right?
Let go of your guilt! And post when you can. I check once every three weeks or so and if you’ve posted I’m assured an awesome, insightful blog post, and If not- I just check the next blog on my list of favorites. With no tears or lingering feelings of disappointment in you